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Apple Rehab Cromwell

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a nursing home community in Cromwell, CT.

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  • Interior

    A neatly arranged bedroom with a single bed, colorful bedspread, bedside table, and wall decorations.
  • Decor

    A beautifully decorated cabinet topped with two large vases of flowers and lit by wall sconces.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room featuring a bed, side table with a lamp, chair, and a laptop on a small table.
  • Bathroom

    A well-maintained bathroom featuring a sink, mirror, and granite countertop adorned with flowers.
  • Television

    An empty waiting room with chairs, a TV, and light-colored walls.
  • Office

    A receptionist sitting at a front desk, using a phone and a laptop in an office setting.

156 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 29 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Apple Rehab Cromwell

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Cleanliness complaints are recurring

Some residents describe the building as dirty and unhygienic.

Several reviewers describe the facility as filthy, with examples like dirty flooring and a general lack of cleaning. One family member also connects poor cleanliness with health problems, describing ongoing infections after their stay. Other reviews are more positive, but cleanliness concerns still show up across multiple negative experiences.

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Food gets mixed feedback

Dining reviews run from “delicious” to sharply critical.

Some residents and families praise the meals as delicious and enjoyable, including positive comments about the variety and how often meals are checked on. Other reviewers are critical of food quality and adequacy, describing it in harsh terms. The community does offer restaurant-style dining, which aligns with why some people react positively to the dining experience.

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Staffing and response can lag

Some residents say help can be slow when needs come up.

A recurring issue in multiple reviews is that staff seem understaffed, leading to situations where people are ignored when they need assistance. One reviewer also describes problems with the call system indicators and notes that the response may not be reliable. At the same time, other reviews do credit staff with responsiveness, so the experience appears inconsistent depending on circumstances.

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Medication and oversight raise alarms

A few reviews raise concerns about medication timing and oversight.

Some reviewers describe medication-related problems, including late medication administration and worries about excessive or unnecessary dosing. One review also mentions a lack of a doctor on the premises during their rehab experience. While the community provides medication management and has nursing coverage and call-systems listed, these reviews highlight that at least some families did not experience it as dependable in practice.

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PT and OT draw praise

Many reviews specifically praise PT and OT support.

Several residents and families say physical and occupational therapy were excellent, supportive, and helpful during recovery. Reviews describe PT/OT as a standout part of the rehab experience, alongside nursing care. This is consistent with the care focus residents expect from a skilled nursing facility setting.

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Features

Housing

  • 85 resident community capacity 85 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bradley International (23 miles away) Bradley International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Provision State Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Perkatory Coffee Roasters (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Joe's Filling Station (1.6 miles)
  • Chicago Sam's (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Whole Donut (2.6 miles)
  • Casa Mia at the Hawthorne (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Medical Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Center (1.5 miles)
  • Starling Physicians: Dermatology (2.8 miles)
  • Bhawani S Ojha (3.9 miles)
  • Community Health Center of Middletown (4.3 miles)
  • Community Health Center (4.4 miles)
  • Middlesex Family Practice (4.4 miles)
  • Grove Hill Medical Center (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Sage Park (1.6 miles)
  • Maxwell Park (4.5 miles)
  • Mill Pond Park (6 miles)
  • Washington Park (6.2 miles)
  • Stanley Quarter Park (6.9 miles)
  • Hubbard Park (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Picture Show at Berlin (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Connecticut Valley Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Riverview Children's Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • Family Birthing Center (6.1 miles)
  • MidState Medical Center (6.2 miles)
  • Newington Veterans Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center (6.7 miles)
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Cancer Center (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (7.3 miles)

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